Inventories (principally using the LIFO method) are comprised of the following:
 
 
 
December 31,
(Millions of dollars)
 
2016
 
2015
Raw materials
 
$
2,102

 
$
2,467

Work-in-process
 
1,719

 
1,857

Finished goods
 
4,576

 
5,122

Supplies
 
217

 
254

Total inventories
 
$
8,614

 
$
9,700